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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.79, 13,001.80 and 3,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.79, 13,001.80 and 3,473.07 is: 5,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.79 : 13,001.80 = 3,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.79/13,001.80 = 3,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.79x = 13,001.80 × 3,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.79x = 45,156,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,156,161.53/8,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.25

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